Hiking in Bavaria

Get away from the rat race, take in the healthy mountain air and enjoy breathtaking views – the Bavarian mountains attract hiking experts and casual mountaineers alike. There's nowhere better for relaxing than on the peak.

Paar beim Wandern mit Blick auf Berge und das Tal

Get away from the rat race, take in the healthy mountain air and enjoy breathtaking views – the Bavarian mountains attract hiking experts and casual mountaineers alike. There's nowhere better for relaxing than on the peak.

The perfect mountain for beginners. You don’t need to be a seasoned mountaineer on a trip to the...

Hiking in Bavaria with the whole family? Osterfeldkopf is the best place for you. Wide paths, spellbinding nature and a hearty snack on the mountain pasture – there's plenty to attract visitors big and small to the peak near Garmisch.

The Karwendelbahn cable car in Mittenwald takes guests from 933 to 2,244 metres above sea level in...

Climbing on the peak, a tour on the panoramic trail overlooking the sparkling lakes and the Isartal valley – or perhaps a visit to Germany's highest nature information centre and a coffee on the summer terrace? You're spoilt for choice when hiking in the Karwendel mountain range.

Endless experiences. Whether mountain hiking, hang-gliding, paragliding or skiing: Everything is...

A visit to the old haunts of Bavarian kings – the Ammergau Alps are an absolute must when hiking in Bavaria. You can walk in the footsteps of the Bavarian ruler by hiking the favourite paths of Max II, or pay a visit to Neuschwanstein, the fairy-tale castle of Ludwig II.

Simply magnificent! The Franconian Mountain Path, with a total length of almost 430 km, stretches...

Rugged rocks, fairy-tale castles, incredible views – hiking on the Fränkischer Gebirgsweg (Franconian mountain path) in the very north of Bavaria feels like stepping into one of the Grimms' fairytales. By the way, the region isn't only known for endless hiking paths – but also for its beer and local snack specialities.

Go on a bike tour to the Olympic regatta course and Schleißheim Palace in the north of Munich.... Exceptional museum hopping on the Main! This walk through the city is perfect for culture lovers.... Embark on a unique hike along the Spessart Trail. The tour takes you through lush green forests,... Are you interested in history and culture? Then this hike is perfect! Discover colourful... Take the railway into nature to the Wolfsee lake, viewing tower and gypsum quarry. During your hike... The perfect cycle tour for nature lovers and connoisseurs: From Würzburg, you cycle to the... Attention nature lovers! Discover the impressive moorland landscape of Murnau by bike. Experience... Get on the saddle and explore the small villages of the Pfaffenwinkel! On this tour through the... Discover the source of the Red Main by bike. From Bayreuth, this tour takes you on a relaxed ride... A leaning tower, the supposed grave of Dracula and a full picnic basket await you on this magical...